Art and History at The Reach Gallery Museum, Civic precinct, Central Abbotsford, Vancouver BC

Arts & Culture

Art and History at The Reach Gallery Museum

Abbotsford's public gallery and museum, with pay-what-you-can admission and a late opening every Tuesday.

Civic precinct, Central Abbotsford

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The Reach calls itself the cultural heart of the Fraser Valley, and its exhibitions cover art, history and culture under one roof. Admission runs on a pay-what-you-can program, so it's an easy add to any Abbotsford plan. Tuesdays it stays open until 8 pm, which makes it a rare evening gallery stop outside the city. Check the site for what's on.

How to do it

Park in Lot D, the shared municipal lot beside the building, and grab a free dashboard pass at the front desk if you use a Reach stall. Admission is pay what you can. Start with the main exhibition, then see what else is on in the other galleries. Hours are Tuesday 10 am to 8 pm, Wednesday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm and Saturday noon to 5 pm, closed Sunday, Monday and holidays. Tuesday evening is the move if you want a gallery stop before dinner. Short on time? One gallery, twenty minutes.

What to wear: casual is fine

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Duration
About an hour
Best time
Daytime
Per person
Free
setting
Indoor
neighbourhood
Civic precinct, Central Abbotsford
best season
Year-round

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